rjg854 11,848 #126 Posted February 11 The years that it took for those beams to sag, don't expect them to lay back down over night. Kinda like how it works with rust. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AlexR 1,205 #127 Posted February 11 10 minutes ago, rjg854 said: The years that it took for those beams to sag, don't expect them to lay back down over night. Kinda like how it works with rust. Absolutely. I got a couple weeks at least before a floor will start going in. So it will have time to settle in to the new position. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rjg854 11,848 #128 Posted February 11 I'm thinking more like years 3 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AlexR 1,205 #129 Posted February 11 4 minutes ago, rjg854 said: I'm thinking more like years Then they will be forced into position haha. There was a ridiculous suspended load too, it already came up around a inch just from removing the concrete 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 70,317 #130 Posted February 12 39 minutes ago, rjg854 said: I'm thinking more like years Nahhh.... this guy moves. Not like me..... 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AlexR 1,205 #131 Posted February 12 10 minutes ago, ebinmaine said: Nahhh.... this guy moves. Not like me..... Trying to take advantage of that while I still can. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 57,471 #132 Posted February 12 25 minutes ago, AlexR said: Then they will be forced into position haha In my opinion you would loose some strength since the beams have already been forced to the present shape. I would suggest sistering them up with 2 X 12s on both sides bolted through the beam. Forcing them into a straight line may crack them 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AlexR 1,205 #133 Posted February 12 11 minutes ago, 953 nut said: In my opinion you would loose some strength since the beams have already been forced to the present shape. I would suggest sistering them up with 2 X 12s on both sides bolted through the beam. Forcing them into a straight line may crack them It's possible. But over the entire length of the beam which is 36' 2 1/2 inches isn't actually a huge amount, but yes it definitely will be destressing for a while. But I'm not putting any kind of weight that was on it, probably ever. I will probably sister part of the beam where they took a small chunk out where they ran bolts through to suspend the beams. Only the one beam pulled up out of the notch and I don't know that there was anything even holding it in the notch other then gravity. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AlexR 1,205 #134 Posted February 17 It's been pretty cold and actually snowing got to use the snowblower a little bit mostly on a couple drifts. So I haven't been working on the barn. But got a little done today. Got the connection on the beam strengthened up. I realize better would be a solid piece all the way to the post, but using what I have. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AlexR 1,205 #135 Posted February 22 Worked on the barn some more today after pulling the kids around behind the B100 in a sled before the snow melts. I got all of the floor removed in the 1/3 of the barn that I have been working on. Next is getting the bolts and removing those 2x12's and the post. After that I will level the beams and start laying down the new floor in some of that area need to move at least the stack inside the barn so I can get the rest of the barn floor up. And found another plate this time 1932. 4 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 27,176 #136 Posted February 22 What??? No pics of the B100 sledding!?!?! You know the rules... no pics didn't happen... Great job on the barn by the way... enjoying your posts!!! 1 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AlexR 1,205 #137 Posted February 22 11 minutes ago, SylvanLakeWH said: What??? No pics of the B100 sledding!?!?! You know the rules... no pics didn't happen... I did not get pictures of that this time sorry! This is from the last time I took a photo. 4 1 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 27,176 #138 Posted February 22 @AlexR the have been called off... Those smiles take care of the impending legal actions... 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AlexR 1,205 #139 Posted February 25 Got the 2x12's and post out. 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AlexR 1,205 #140 Posted March 12 I've have been working on the barn a bit just nothing picture worthy until now. Got all the beams cleaned off, nails removed, and leveled out. Next moved the stack of 2x10's I had in the next section of barn, to be able to take the floor up. And no they are not nailed down and yes I am going to stagger them. With the lumber out of the way I was able to take this last "wall" out 5 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AlexR 1,205 #141 Posted March 17 Getting more flooring tore up, still struggling with the time to save wood vs saving time throwing it away. But thinking about how much wood costs haha. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 70,317 #142 Posted March 17 1 minute ago, AlexR said: struggling with the time to save wood vs saving time Save it. It's worth the investment in time just for the salvation of antiques. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 27,176 #143 Posted March 17 38 minutes ago, ebinmaine said: Save it. It's worth the investment in time just for the salvation of antiques. And, they ain't making wood like that anymore... 3 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AlexR 1,205 #144 Posted March 17 36 minutes ago, ebinmaine said: Save it. It's worth the investment in time just for the salvation of antiques. I am saving as much of the old growth true 2x 2" thick stuff that is worth saving. I am more talking about the new pine 2x 1.5" thick stuff. It is replaceable, but its still not cheap. I have a deadline of mid May of getting the new floor down and done. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 64,362 #145 Posted March 19 I lost track of this thread, and went back a few pages for an update. I was surprised to read updates with amusement, only to see I already liked it! What is the May timeline for again? Was it mentioned in the beginning? 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AlexR 1,205 #146 Posted March 19 43 minutes ago, Pullstart said: What is the May timeline for again? Was it mentioned in the beginning? No you are right, I didn't mention that before. The deadline is from my wife, she wants to use it for a garage/barn sale. 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AlexR 1,205 #147 Posted March 19 Got more done on the barn. Just got that bit of top layer left to pull up and remove nails. Then everything else is getting thrown away. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AlexR 1,205 #148 Posted March 19 Found another plate 1934 this time it looks like it might be a trailer plate. 6 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AlexR 1,205 #149 Posted March 22 (edited) Got more done in the barn, got all nails out of the lumber I am keeping. And getting the floor pulled up. Edited March 22 by AlexR 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AlexR 1,205 #150 Posted March 27 Got the rest of that section of floor pulled up just the middle section left. 5 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
